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Revision as of 07:10, 14 September 2011
"如果 ..., 就 ..." (rúguǒ ..., jiù ...) is an often-used pattern that is utilized in the same way that "If..., then..." is in English.
Here's the basic structure:
如果 + Subject/Event + 就 + Result
Here are some examples:
- 如果你不复习，就你一定不会通过明天的大考。
- 她如果喝太多啤酒，就她会喝醉了。
- 我如果在北京找不到工作，就我回来昆明。
Sources and further reading
Books
- Common Chinese Patterns 330 (NEEDS AMAZON AFFILIATE LINK)
